5 Killers Thought They Got Away. Then DNA Found Them 50 Years Later.

Описание: 5 Killers Thought They Got Away. Then DNA Found Them 50 Years Later.

For decades, these murders remained unsolved. The killers walked free. The families waited for answers. But in 2024, genetic genealogy changed everything.

In this TRUE CRIME documentary, we investigate 5 cold cases—spanning from 1972 to 2001—that were finally solved using revolutionary DNA technology. These aren't fictional stories. These are REAL cases with verified resolutions, court records, and justice finally served.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro: The 84-Year-Old's Confession
2:44 - Case #1: Mary Schlais (1974) - 50 Years of Silence
17:51 - Case #2: Leslie Preer (2001) - The Boyfriend's Betrayal
41:52 - Case #3: Barbara Villarreal (1986) - Blood Doesn't Lie
59:08 - Case #4: Nancy Anderson (1972) - The Lawyer Who Got Away
01:07:05 - Case #5: Esther Gonzalez (1979) - He Found His Own Victim
01:15:00 - Conclusion: How Genetic Genealogy Is Revolutionizing Justice

📋 THE CASES COVERED:

🔴 MARY SCHLAIS (1974) - Wisconsin
A 25-year-old artist hitchhiking to Chicago was stabbed 15 times and left in a snowbank. 50 years later, an orange and black stocking cap solved the case. Jon Keith Miller, 84, sentenced to life in prison (March 2025).

🔴 LESLIE PREER (2001) - Maryland
A mother murdered in her Chevy Chase home while her daughter slept nearby. 23 years later, genetic genealogy revealed the killer was her daughter's ex-boyfriend. Eugene Gligor sentenced to 22 years (August 2025).

🔴 BARBARA VILLARREAL (1986) - Texas
A young mother stabbed to death in her Garland home. The blood trail led nowhere—until 2024. Her brother-in-law, Liborio Canales, 86, sentenced to 20 years (March 2024). Dallas County's FIRST conviction using genetic genealogy.

🔴 NANCY ANDERSON (1972) - Hawaii
An 18-year-old stabbed 63 times in her Honolulu apartment. Tudor Chirila, a deputy attorney general, lived freely for 50 years. He died before trial, but genetic genealogy finally gave her family answers (April 2024).

🔴 ESTHER GONZALEZ (1979) - California
A 17-year-old raped and murdered on Highway 243. The man who "found" her body was actually her killer. Lewis Williamson passed a polygraph in 1979. Genetic genealogy exposed the truth 45 years later (November 2024).

🧬 WHAT IS GENETIC GENEALOGY?

Genetic genealogy compares crime scene DNA to public ancestry databases (like GEDmatch and FamilyTreeDNA). By identifying distant relatives who voluntarily uploaded their DNA, investigators build family trees that lead directly to suspects—even decades after the crime.

This technology has revolutionized cold case investigations and solved hundreds of murders that were once considered unsolvable.

⚖️ WHY THIS MATTERS:

✅ No statute of limitations on murder
✅ DNA evidence doesn't degrade with proper storage
✅ Your third cousin's ancestry test could solve a 50-year-old murder
✅ Justice delayed is NOT justice denied

These families waited decades for answers. Some died without ever knowing who killed their loved ones. But in 2024, science finally caught up with evil.

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📌 KEYWORDS: cold cases solved 2024, genetic genealogy, DNA solves murder, true crime documentary, unsolved murders solved, forensic genetic genealogy, Mary Schlais, Leslie Preer, Barbara Villarreal, Nancy Anderson, Esther Gonzalez, cold case breakthrough, DNA technology, investigative genealogy, justice served, true crime 2024, murder mystery solved, cold case files, forensic science

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⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This video discusses violent crimes including murder. Viewer discretion is advised. All information presented is factual and sourced from court records, law enforcement statements, and verified news reports.

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💬 DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Should law enforcement have access to public DNA databases for criminal investigations? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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